Summit Top Stories
By COLETTE DOUDIN
October 17, 2024
WESTFIELD, NJ — As the grand opening of Maize Cocina & Cocktails neared to less than two days — after two years of delays — the restaurant at the North Avenue train station in Westfield celebrated Sunday evening with a preview event. Attendees enjoyed a mix of signature appetizers and beverages ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Republican challengers Jeanne Kingsley, Mary O’Connor and Michael Petrucci are running in the Nov. 5 general election against incumbent Democrats James Baker, Alexander Mirabella and Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners.Get to ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is proud to announce Sunday Funday at the Summit Farmers Market for the fall. On Sunday, October 27, we will celebrate the fall and host one of our favorite contests, Summthin’ Pumpkin. This event celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of this iconic ...
SUMMIT, NJ – As the November 5 election approaches, TAPinto Summit will feature a weekly Q&A series where the candidates running for Summit Common Council share their views on key issues.The candidates running this year include Claire Toth (Dem-Ward 2), Don Nelson (Rep-Ward 1), Michelle ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hopes to build 17 new Mormon temples in the United States and around the world, naming this Union County city among those locations.This news surprised officials in Summit, a six-square-mile city of 23,000 people. The city has not ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit Girls Varsity Tennis capped off an outstanding season with a 12-3 overall record and a second place finish in the Union County Tournament. Led by Coach Turturiello, the team notched impressive victories over Westfield, New Providence and Montclair Kimberly. At the Union County ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Board of Education will be holding a special meeting on Wednesday, October 16, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Summit High School Auditorium.The agenda will include Strategic Planning Presentation and Discussion. It is expected that formal action will not be taken at the ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Apparently, Summit has a new neighbor that moved in -- a huge black bear. And he’s scaring the heck out of the neighbors, to the degree that the Haunted Hike that was to be held on Monday, October 14, was postponed to a date and time to be announced. “I saw the bear this morning and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Serving more than 1,500 low-income families and senior citizens from Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights, the Santa Claus Shop is preparing -- for the 58th consecutive year -- to open its doors and provide complementary holiday shopping. This year’s Santa Claus Shop will be ...
NEW JERSEY - It’s pumpkin season and time to select and decorate pumpkins for your fall display. Keep pumpkins and Jack-o’-lanterns looking their best longer with proper selection and care.Harvest or purchase pumpkins free of holes, cuts, and soft spots for decorating. Damaged fruit tends to rot ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Fire Department was dispatched on Saturday at 4:33 p.m. after a report of smoke and subsequent active fire in the basement of a multifamily residence on Irving Place, in which no one was hurt, according to the Summit Police Department.Mutual aid was provided on scene by ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The following streets and areas have road work scheduled for this week, according to the City. Road closures and detours may be in effect in these areas; please leave extra time while driving in or near these areas. Schedule subject to change.Saturday 10/128 a.m. - approx. 4 p.m. Knob ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Some fun upcoming Hilltop Happenings are in store for Summit. October 18 -- Arbor Day at City Hall The City of Summit Arbor Day celebration will be held on Friday, October 18, at 9 a.m. at the Tiny Forest, located behind the Summit Community Center at 100 Morris Avenue. Mayor ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- When it comes to showdowns with crosstown rivals, Summit girls soccer just keeps getting the job done. The Hilltoppers (8-3-1) scored one of their most meaningful victories of 2024 at home on Tuesday evening, beating Kent Place, 2-1, on a Joelle Ma golden goal on Senior Night. Ma, ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Many high school coaches, no matter how successful, rarely achieve the magical milestone of winning 200 games. Although going through a less than stellar season with the Hilltoppers standing at a 4-10 record, a bright spot came through when the head coach of Summit’s Field Hockey ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- During the Common Council meeting this week, Roger Dornbierer was named as the new City of Summit Zoning Officer, effective October 7. Dornbierer comes from the Township of Bridgewater, where he worked as a Certified Zoning and Property Maintenance Officer. In that capacity, ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit football simply didn’t look like Summit football Thursday night—in more ways than one. Playing on a different night of the week, with an injury-induced rearranged lineup, the Hilltoppers were uncharacteristically sloppy. Summit gifted host Bernards 21 points off turnovers ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit HS Gymnastics attended the 22nd annual Cougar Invitational hosted by Cranford HS on Thursday. The team finished fourth place overall behind top ranked St. Thomas Aquinas (109.425) and Scotch Plains Fanwood (107.575). The battle for third place was so close-- Westfield finished ...
SUMMIT, NJ – In observance of the Columbus Day federal holiday, city offices will be closed on Monday, October 14. October 14 is also a parking holiday in Summit with no fees required for on-street parking or parking in municipal lots and garages. There is no change to trash or recycling ...
SUMMIT, NJ – During the Summit Common Council meeting on Tuesday, it was announced that the Haunted Hike was rescheduled to Sunday, October 13. However, since that time there has been another schedule change for the event. The Haunted Hike will now be held on Monday, October 14, from 6PM to 8PM at ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit Common Council Member Mike McTernan was unanimously approved by the Council to take over as its President during Tuesday’s meeting. McTernan, a past Common Council President, returned to the Council in September to fill the Ward 2 seat that had been vacant since former Council ...
TRENTON, NJ – The State of New Jersey is taking a social media giant to court. Citing “deceptive, unconscionable, and abusive business practices that harm the health and safety of New Jersey’s youth,” New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced ...
MADISON, NJ – Where else can people gather in one place to take a bite of their favorite local cuisine?On Monday night it was the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce's annual “Taste of Chatham” event that brought together local favorites to enjoy in what was billed as a “Journey of Global Flavors” at ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Army National Guard members and equipment are expected to be in Florida by the end of the week to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton.The storm is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday.“Floridians are family, and we know from personal experience ...
SUMMIT, NJ – As the November 5 election approaches, TAPinto Summit will feature a weekly Q&A series where the candidates running for Summit Common Council share their views on key issues.The candidates running this year include Claire Toth (Dem-Ward 2), Don Nelson (Rep-Ward 1), Michelle ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — 1950 Originals, offering a combination of innovative hot dogs, hamburgers and French fries and new variations of those culinary favorites — is celebrating its grand opening in Westfield on Sunday, Oct. 6, less than a year after opening its first location in Westwood. To celebrate ...
SUMMIT, NJ – With Fire Prevention Week upon us, the Summit Fire Department is joining firefighters across the nation in celebrating this year’s theme -- Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!The campaign, which runs from Sunday, October 6, to Saturday, October 12, will work to educate everyone about ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Although the season’s record is not where the team wants to be at 4-9, head coach Jennifer Schwarzenbek is optimistic, noting that “the team is improving every day.”Last week, Summit beat Millburn on Wednesday, 5-3, but fell to Morristown on Saturday, 4-1. The team now prepares for ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On the morning of October 7, 2024, the New Providence Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at a residential home on Princeton Drive. According to police, the incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. when the homeowner heard the sound of glass breaking near the ...
NEW JERSEY - Discover NJ's vibrant fall foliage this week. Red maples, sugar maples, and more are transitioning colors this week. Black gums, sweet gum, and sassafras trees are also beginning their annual show.According to the NJ Forest Service, at High Point State Park, the highest point of the ...